DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 24: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to the start of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 24, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

As the amount of passing in the NFL increases, so do the number of quality receivers.

2. AJ Green – CIN – Green was tied for 2nd in fantasy points for WRs last year in most standard leagues. He should put up similar numbers again and is not a threat to do anything off the field.

3. Dez Bryant – DAL – Potentially, Bryant could score more fantasy points than AJ Green. Also potentially, Bryant could miss a game due to injury or off-the-field issue.

4. Julio Jones – ATL – This could be the year Jones becomes a true elite receiver after hiding in Roddy White’s shadow. The Falcons do have a lot of weapons, but Jones should be the primary target most of the time.

5. Brandon Marshall – CHI – Marshall was fantastic last year, and if Trestman is smart, he’ll force Marshall to be great again. Marshall is by far the best weapon Jay Cutler has.

6. Demaryius Thomas – DEN – Thomas has gotten better and better with every year he has been in the NFL, which was expected when he was drafted as a raw receiver. In year two with Peyton Manning, he could become a star.

7. Larry Fitzgerald – ARI – Fitzgerald stayed a viable fantasy WR with crappy QBs. He now has an upgrade in Carson Palmer and should put up better numbers.

8. Vincent Jackson – TB – Jackson is not only Josh Freeman’s number one target, he’s the Bucs best deep threat.

9. Randall Cobb – GB – An injury in training camp has me a little concerned, but Cobb could become a dominant fantasy option this season.

10. Andre Johnson – HOU – For Andre Johnson to be 10th, tells you how deep WR is this year.

11. Victor Cruz – NYG – He’s got his contract, but that won’t stop Cruz from some salsa! That word is fun to say!